Best AM Stem Size

I'm thinking of going shorter. Running a 70mm now and don't like the transition from my DH (which is 50mm) back to AM every time I switch bikes. Feels kinda squirrely for a while until I get used to it again, like the old 110mm. Anyone running shorter stems on AM?

I'm a recent convert to the short and wide set-up. Went from 660/90 to 720/60. Started with a 40mm stem,wasn't bad but a bit tight. Climbing is still good,just a slight adjustment in body position. My fingers and shoulders are taking some licks with the wider bars.

How do you guys like the 50mm climb? Is it more difficult compared to a longer stem?

Well stem length is only one out of a multitude of factors that will effect handling.
But a shorter stem will take a bit more weight off the bars. For inexperienced riders, this can cause the front wheel to slip out a bit more often than what would be considered ideal.

Overall though, I like the feel of a shorter stem (I run 70mm). I think it quickens up the handling a bit, and it makes me feel a bit more confident when descending particularly on the steep stuff.

First ride on my Nomad with 750mm bars and 60mm stem on my Nomad. I love it. I sit up straighter and the width slows things down. It's funny how the world of bikes is a balancing act of mm's and oz.'s...

I'm thinking of going shorter. Running a 70mm now and don't like the transition from my DH (which is 50mm) back to AM every time I switch bikes. Feels kinda squirrely for a while until I get used to it again, like the old 110mm. Anyone running shorter stems on AM?

Jus took a spin for the first time on the trails with the 720 AM protapers with the new short stem. It does make a very big difference. The confidence on descending has went up. As for going up it lifts the wheel off the ground a bit.